Business Development Manager

We’ve been retained by a highly established UK textile manufacturing business to recruit their new Business Development Manager. The company is based in the Midlands, this is a hybrid role with at least 1 day per week based onsite. You’ll join a well‑established, privately owned textile manufacturer supplying customers worldwide from their UK base, they have a great heritage and strong manufacturing capability. Well known for high‑quality fabrics, the business is focussed on growth in the technical textile space. This is a pivotal role in their growth journey which offers future opportunities for the successful person. What You’ll Get * £50 - 60k negotiable DOE * Performance‑based bonus * 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays * Company car or car allowance * Company pension scheme * Laptop and mobile phone provided * Hybrid working (after probationary period) with a progression path to senior management / director level About You * You will have proven success in winning business in the technical textile sector * You’ll be focused on sales, be highly driven with the will to win * You’ll need an understanding of manufacturing and ideally some product development, as this isn’t a ‘catalogue sell’ role * Commercially curious, with a practical mindset for developing and extending product ranges * As with most BDM roles, you will be self‑motivated, naturally inquisitive and resilient under pressure * We need an idea’s person for this role, someone who can offer solutions to customers and new products to the business * Experience in an SME environment is highly preferrable About The Job * Identify new markets, routes to market, and opportunities for sustainable revenue growth * Develop and deliver a growth strategy across the UK and Europe initially * Work closely with manufacturing and technical teams to turn customer needs into commercial solutions * Advise on future product development and investment priorities * Manage opportunities from initial discussion through to commercial supply * Take long‑term ownership of new‑business growth * UK & European travel required About The Company * Over 70 years of UK textile manufacturing experience * Fully integrated manufacturing with strong in‑house technical capability * Investing in growth in performance fabrics across medical, PPE and defence to name a few If you’re ready for more autonomy, influence, and long‑term progression, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Get in touch now for more information